Kathrine Frich
Trump quickly embraced the idea.
High-stakes international negotiations usually end with formal handshakes and very serious speeches.
But when the biggest political players gather on the world stage, the usual script can easily go out the window.
One prominent leader is already joking about pointing fingers if a massive peace agreement falls apart.
Passing the buck
US President Donald Trump expects a historic agreement with Iran to be signed this Friday in Switzerland. According to The Express, he outlined the surprising details during a recent G7 news conference.
The sweeping deal aims to stop Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon while reopening crucial global shipping lanes. However, the president admitted he might skip the actual signing ceremony entirely.
When a reporter asked if Vice President JD Vance would travel instead, Trump quickly embraced the idea. “I like that idea. Sure. This way, if it works out, I’m going to take the credit. If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD,” he joked.
Billions on the table
The proposed terms offer massive financial relief for the Middle Eastern nation. The pact officially ends the American naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for two months.
It also allows Tehran to sell oil freely right away. If leaders finalize the nuclear conditions, they could unlock roughly $300 billion in frozen assets to rebuild after recent conflicts.
During his speech, the president praised the new Iranian leadership as “very smart” and “far less radicalised” than past regimes. He explained that continuing the fight would have triggered an “economic catastrophe.”
Still, the American leader issued a very harsh warning. He promised to “bomb the hell” out of the country if officials fail to stick to the agreement.
Allies left frustrated
This sudden truce acts as a heavy blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The sweeping agreement demands an immediate halt to fighting in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants.
Trump offered blunt public advice to his military allies in Tel Aviv. While calling Israel a “good partner”, he heavily criticized their recent bombing campaigns across the border.
“I’m not saying they shouldn’t protect themselves. I’m saying when two drones are shot into the desert and drop harmlessly, you don’t have to knock down buildings in Beirut,” Trump stated.
He also took a sharp swipe at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The president blasted the British leader for refusing to help clear the waterways during the conflict.
Sources: The Express
